Market Trader / Second-hand Sales Assistant - Kingston upon Thames

Market Trader / Second-hand Sales Assistant – Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

Job Openings Market Trader / Second-hand Sales Assistant – Kingston upon Thames

About the job Market Trader / Second-hand Sales Assistant – Kingston upon Thames

ABOUT PIMES

We are PIMES. A People partner, offering flexible work, based in diverse environments, creating career opportunities, looking for people like you.

At PIMES, our team are at the forefront of everything we do, and we proactively work to ensure every individual is cared for. We support our employees by nurturing their individual talents and strengths to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you are looking for a permanent career or an exciting temporary opportunity to support your studies or supplement your income, we at PIMES can offer flexible work and long-term career opportunities within a range of different industries.

The Opportunity:

Through PIMES, we have an exciting opportunity for a Market Trader / Second-hand Sales Assistant to join our team. This position will be based in Kingston upon Thames, and you will be working for an environmental company, who specialise in sustainable and eco-friendly house clearance. We\’re looking for someone who loves to negotiate and haggle, with an interest in second hand goods and antiques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting sales of second-hand items and antiques to customers
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and offering advice on products.
• Taking initiative
• Communicating with other departments to ensure efficient sales operations.
• Managing inventory and keep track of stock levels.
• Demonstrating confidence whilst negotiating prices with customers, to achieve the best possible outcome for both parties.
• Handling cash transactions and managing sales records.

The Individual:

• Confident communicator & highly professional
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Efficiently able to organise and manage inventory.
• Ability to work independently.
• Collaborative team player
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Previous experience: Preferred, not required.

· Working with second-hand items/Antiques industry

The Benefits:

• Flexible working environment in line with clients opening hours.
• £11 hourly wage
• Full training and support
• Internal career progression

We recognise that everyone is unique and believe having a diverse workforce is critical to providing exceptional customer experiences. This is why we provide flexible shifts and create an inclusive working environment where our team can grow and thrive. Working at PIMES means you will be part of a community, be supported by our management team and grow both personally and professionally.

Job Type: Part-time

Part-time hours: 16-24 per week

Salary: £11.00 per hour

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)